Kobe Shinwa University looks to bounce back from its first setback as it battles the defending champion Creamline Cool Smashers in a crucial 2025 PVL Invitational showdown.
Kobe Shinwa University looks to regroup and keep its Finals hopes alive as it takes on the Creamline Cool Smashers in a pivotal PVL Invitational clash on Tuesday, August 26, at the PhilSports Arena.
The Japanese guest squad is coming off a tough straight-sets loss to PLDT, where despite pushing the High Speed Hitters to the limit in all frames, they still fell short, 20-25, 22-25, 23-25.
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Nagisa Komatsuda once again paced Kobe Shinwa with a game-high 21 points on 19 kills, while Arisu Ishikawa and Kokoro Yasuma provided solid support on both ends.
Team captain Sakura Furuta will be tasked to organize their plays as they try to regain momentum, while libero Rino Hirami is expected to lead the floor defense against the Cool Smashers' championship core.
Facing the defending champion Creamline, Kobe Shinwa knows it will need a collective effort and composure in crunch time to stay in contention for the next round.
First serve is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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